Parental responsibility
This page explains the law on parental responsibility, what this means in practice and how a person can acquire parental responsibility.
This page explains the law on parental responsibility, what this means in practice and how a person can acquire parental responsibility.
What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a voluntary, written agreement between parents (and can include grandparents and other family members). The plan
This page explains the role of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in the court process, including the safeguarding checks that they carry out and explaining section 7 reports.
This page explains the law on marriage and civil partnership. It provides information on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of parties to a marriage and civil partnership.
This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk of suffering harm.
This page explains the process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary and the expected standards of a family mediator.
This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to prevent and tackle bullying in schools and action that can be taken by a parent or child to address bullying.
This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk
Private Children Law Orders Type of order Description Application form Guidance form Costs Child Arrangements Order Section 8 Children Act 1989 A Child Arrangements Order
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